Lead Product Manager, Core Gameplay

Activision Blizzard

138d • $134,320 - $248,404

About The Position

As the Lead Product Manager in Overwatch 2's Core Gameplay Division, your role centers on shaping and elevating the gameplay experience for a global and passionate Overwatch community. Your expertise in product management, combined with a love of PvP gaming, will drive the successful development and management of new gameplay-focused experiences for Overwatch 2. You will partner with a dynamic and creative development team and help usher Overwatch 2 into its next exciting era. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management, Overwatch. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 6 of those in product management within the gaming sector.
• Thorough understanding of game design, mechanics, and player psychology, especially as it pertains to multiplayer experiences.
• Advanced analytical abilities for interpreting data and guiding data-driven decisions.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams.
• Experience managing live service games and knowledge of free-to-play business models.
• Experience driving change through influence – You are capable of driving teams towards outcomes without forcing your ideas/perspectives on teams.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for developing gameplay-related experiences.
• Experience working on social AAA PvP games is a plus.
• Strong passion for Shooter/FPS games and deep familiarity with the Overwatch franchise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader within the Overwatch gameplay group, contributing to the development of new heroes, features, and gameplay experiences.
• Partner with design leadership in conceptualizing and launching innovative gameplay features, ensuring timely completion and exceptional standards.
• Create reports and dashboards that communicate gameplay metrics to executives and stakeholders, highlighting trends and opportunities for growth.
• Work collaboratively with game designers, engineers, artists, and UX/UI specialists to define, implement, and assess the impact of gameplay improvements.
• Analyze player feedback, usage statistics, and performance data to inform ongoing enhancements and optimize player experience.
• Partner with the User Research team to conduct playtests and usability studies, validating design choices and gathering actionable insights.
• Perform market research to stay informed about player preferences, industry developments, and competitive dynamics.
• Coordinate with the Live Operations team to plan and execute in-game events, promotions, and community engagement programs.
• Collaborate with Marketing and PR teams to shape messaging and launch strategies for new gameplay features.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide future product improvements and innovations.
• Lead and manage a growing team of product managers focused on gameplay initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
• Relocation assistance if required to move geographic locations for the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees